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Toyota Prius CModel year report

2014 Toyota Prius C Problems

Compared with other Toyota Prius C years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

1/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,884miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
50 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 53 city / 46 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Toyota Prius C (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2014 Toyota Prius C. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (27% of the total), followed by other or unknown (8) and engine (7). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,884 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 294 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Toyota Prius C model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 1 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Electronic stability control (1), Fuel system (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “A los 3 meses de comprado fue en marzo 2017 dio la primera vez el problema en todo el sistema de frenos lo repare y al mismo tiempo exacto finales de junio 2017 volvio a dar el mismo problema el concesionario no quizo responder ni porque tenia garantia lleve el carro y como no se podia manejar por los frenos no servian me enviaron el carro en grua a mi casa no lo uso desde agosto y lo estoy pagando y por logica ya sucedio dos veces el carro no sirve y ya no se a quien pedir ayuda porque el carro aunque se repare su problema se volvera a repetir porque el carro no sirve y me e encontrado un…”

NHTSA complaint #11060968, filed 2018-01, 28,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Watergets into the body of the car for years since i bought the car i chaged the body plugs at the dealer they told me that would fix the problem but whenever it rains floor and trunk fills with water.”

NHTSA complaint #11571037, filed 2024-02

Engine: “I turned on my vehicle and when I switched gears, from park to drive, it did not register that it was in drive. When I tried to drive away, there was no acceleration and lack of power. My battery was operating at almost max capacity.”

NHTSA complaint #11310098, filed 2020-02, 75,000 miles

Electrical system: “Car battery ceased function following heat wave - required secondary battery replacement. Vehicle was stationary after short drive (1 mile) following 24 hour non operation during high heat (100+). Attempted to turn car on and engine would not start. Required a tow and full battery replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #11113935, filed 2018-07, 85,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 73,211 miles.

6%0–100%10–2531%25–5038%50–7519%75–1000%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,884 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2017720192021202472026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Toyota Prius C. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Prius C · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 4454 · 11.8% risk

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Toyota Prius C version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prius c FWD1.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT534650$1,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Prius C in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 294 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 294 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Prius C

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2018610,2282446—Not enough data
2016124,4750450—Not enough data
20151718,0001450—Stable
20143360,88404501 · FewerRising
20135766,000045050 · TypicalStable
20126454,0000—5066 · MoreRising

All Toyota Prius C model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Toyota Prius C have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2014 Toyota Prius C as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Toyota Prius C is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (27% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 8.

Has the 2014 Toyota Prius C been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Toyota Prius C do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Toyota Prius C 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Toyota Prius C get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Prius C (Prius c, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 50 mpg combined, 53 city and 46 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius C reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,884 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 73,211 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.